Coffee Quality & Sensory Specialist

Tropihill (opc); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Tropihill (opc) in Somwarpet, Kodagu, Karnataka, seeks a committed coffee quality professional to lead cupping, grading and documentation. You will evaluate sample roasts, maintain detailed records and coordinate roasting decisions with the roastery team.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in coffee QC, with qualifications in coffee quality, SCA sensory or Q Grader credentials. This is a full-time, on-site role offering growth within a specialty coffee operation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in coffee quality control, sensory evaluation, coffee cupping or green coffee grading.
• Practical knowledge of sample roasting, green coffee defects, roast defects and quality documentation.
• At least one qualification: PG Diploma in Coffee Quality, SCA Sensory or Green Coffee certification, or Q Grader credential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to explain quality findings clearly to roasting and production teams.
• Available to work full-time, on-site in Somwarpet, Kodagu, Karnataka.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coffee cupping and sensory evaluation of samples to assess flavour, aroma, acidity, body, balance and defects.
• Grade green coffee beans through moisture checks, screen sizing and defect identification; maintain accurate records for each lot.
• Coordinate sample roasting and document cupping results to support selection and roast decisions.
• Monitor roast quality and batch consistency across specialty coffees and blends; investigate off-notes and quality variations with roastery team.
• Maintain cupping sheets, quality reports and batch release records; assist sensory calibration and training for production team.

Skills

Coffee quality control

Sensory evaluation

Cupping

Green coffee grading

Documentation & records

Education

PG Diploma in Coffee Quality

SCA Sensory certification

Green Coffee certification

Q Grader credential

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct coffee cupping and sensory evaluation of sample roasts and production batches to assess flavour, aroma, acidity, body, balance and defects.
• Grade green coffee beans through moisture checks, screen sizing and physical defect identification. Maintain accurate records for each lot.
• Coordinate sample roasting and document cupping results to support green coffee selection and roast decisions.
• Monitor roast quality and batch consistency across specialty coffees and commercial blends. Investigate off-notes and quality variations with the roastery team.
• Maintain cupping sheets, quality control reports and batch release records. Support sensory calibration and training for the production team.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 2 - 5 years of hands-on experience in coffee quality control, sensory evaluation, coffee cupping or green coffee grading.
• Practical knowledge of sample roasting, green coffee defects, roast defects and quality documentation.
• At least one relevant qualification: a PG Diploma in Coffee Quality, an SCA Sensory or Green Coffee certification, or a valid Q Grader credential.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to explain quality findings clearly to roasting and production teams.
• Available to work full-time, on-site in Somwarpet, Kodagu, Karnataka.